Text Message Namfrel overwhelmed by the volume of SMS election returns

In Manilla, The National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) admitted yesterday it was overwhelmed by the volume of election returns results sent via text messaging, saying this caused a delay in their tabulations.

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emily | 11:34 AM | SMS and Politics |
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